Heirloom Quality Bamboo Fly Rods

I specialize in fly rods that have actions similar to the old classics: Paynes and Dickersons, mostly, with a few others too. In some cases, I have modified the actions to improve them for today’s fly fishers while still retaining the overall “feel” of the originals. One of my principles established early in my rod making career is that I don’t craft bamboo rods based on tapers obtained from a book or off the Internet. Instead, my rods are based on classic fly rods that I own and fish. The action must be above average - indeed, it must be a ‘Super’ rod based on my fishing experiences.

Each rod is designed to give you great casting action combined with an elegant appearance. I guarantee you will catch more fish with them because you’ll want to fish them more often than other rods. Even when the fish aren’t cooperating, you’ll enjoy your time on the water because of the fluid casting quality of these rods. My fly rods are designed to be fished today… and eventually passed along to the next generation of fly fishers (Sorry, no single-foot guides on my rods).

Classic Grade

Price: $1,500.00

This grade has the same tapers action of the Classic fly rods, but with changes that allow a lower price.

Bright 18% nickel silver ferrules

Non-stamped nickel silver butt caps

Reel seats are made from black walnut, mahogany, Spanish cedar, and others

Silk main wraps that are tipped with 3 wraps of extra fine silk thread

Bronze anodized tubes with brass caps and collars

Custom embroidered 100% wool rod bags

“Low profile” genuine agate stripping guides (custom made)

Custom flamed bamboo in light, medium, and dark versions

Prices: 2-piece rods are $2,000 and 3-piece rods are $2,200

Presentation Grade

Prices start at $3,500.00

For those discriminating anglers who want the ultimate in custom bamboo rods, this grade of rods will have it all! Each rod is special-ordered and will feature custom hand-engraved reel seat components, and includes 24k gold accents. There will also be options for specialized engraving on the rod tube cap and leather cases will be available. Because all the engraving is done by hand, each rod is one-of-a-kind, and can be tailored to the individual tastes of the angler. These rods make excellent gifts for: Retirement, Anniversaries, Graduations, Birthdays, etc.